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Hot chocolate vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hot chocolate and Powdered milk?

  • Powdered milk is richer than Hot chocolate in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 115% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Hot chocolate is lower.

We used Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +11.9%
Contains more Magnesium +269.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +639%
Contains more Potassium +575.1%
Contains more Zinc +430.2%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +503.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +11.9%
Contains more Magnesium +269.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +639%
Contains more Potassium +575.1%
Contains more Zinc +430.2%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +503.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +430.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +625.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +562.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +592.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +655%
Contains more Folate +640%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +563.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +430.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +625.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +562.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +592.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +655%
Contains more Folate +640%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +563.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3238.1%
Contains more Protein +647.7%
Contains more Fats +1041.5%
Contains more Carbs +257.7%
Contains more Other +540%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more Water +3238.1%
Contains more Protein +647.7%
Contains more Fats +1041.5%
Contains more Carbs +257.7%
Contains more Other +540%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1070.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +691.7%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1070.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +691.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hot chocolate Powdered milk
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 3.52g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 2.34g 26.71g Powdered milk
Carbs 10.74g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 77kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 38.42g Hot chocolate
Fiber 1g 0g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.42mg 0.47mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 23mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 105mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 197mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 44mg 371mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.103mg 0.08mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 2.7µg 16.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 176IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 45IU 20IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.5µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 5µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.2µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 0.095mg 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 0.169mg 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 0.305mg 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 0.215mg 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.076mg 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 0.201mg 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.067mg 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 8mg 97mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 1.431g 16.742g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 7.924g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.665g Powdered milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Powdered milk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Hot chocolate
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.311g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients
  2. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.